INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER - WHNS

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. The portfolio includes 117 full-power television markets reaching approximately 37% of U.S. television households, with 80 markets featuring the top-rated station and 100 markets with the first or second highest-rated station. Gray also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (46 markets) and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency. Additional properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WHNS FOX Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina—a top-ranked small city with a vibrant downtown centered on the Reedy River, renowned restaurants, breweries, and miles of walking trails. The DMA (#36) includes Asheville, North Carolina, and offers a competitive news environment. FOX Carolina produces 13 hours of news each weekday and is emerging as a news leader with an award-winning, collaborative team. Greenville is recognized as a top city for young professionals, foodies, and outdoor enthusiasts, with easy access to lakes, mountains, and historic landmarks.

About the role

FOX Carolina (WHNS) in Greenville, SC, is seeking an Investigative Reporter with a digital-first mindset and a passion for holding the powerful accountable. This role is for a journalist who proactively uncovers stories others miss, drives community impact, and delivers compelling, multi-platform narratives.

Responsibilities

• Own investigative projects: Dig deep into complex issues (e.g., government accountability, consumer advocacy) and produce compelling, multi-platform narratives.
• Contribute daily: Provide investigative updates, enterprise "quick turns," or digital-first content while managing long-term deep dives.
• Drive digital engagement: Build digital-first experiences using interactive elements, social video, and web-exclusive deep dives—not just repurposing broadcast content.
• Cultivate sources: Develop and maintain a robust network of trusted sources and whistleblowers.
• Respond to breaking news: Jump in with authority when major stories break, balancing long-form work with urgent coverage.
• Collaborate for impact: Work closely with legal, producers, and digital teams to ensure investigations are legally sound and widely distributed.
• Master technical skills: Shoot, write, and edit your own content (including proficiency with EDIUS) to maintain creative control.
• Uphold journalistic integrity: Maintain the highest standards of accuracy, ethics, and editorial judgment in all work.

Requirements

• Self-starter mindset: Proactively pitch and pursue stories without waiting for assignments.
• Relentless curiosity: Persistently ask "why" and "how" to uncover the truth.
• Digital-first fluency: Understand that broadcast is one part of a story’s lifecycle across social, web, and streaming platforms.
• Technical versatility: Comfortably operate field gear and edit under pressure without sacrificing quality.
• Media law expertise: Deep understanding of legal boundaries and a commitment to accuracy.
• Urgency and empathy: Handle sensitive subjects with care while maintaining a "get it first" spirit.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Outstanding writing skills and dynamic live presence.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work weekends, overnights, or extended hours during breaking news or severe weather.
• Team-oriented attitude: Collaborative, positive, and "can-do" approach to newsroom dynamics.
• Journalism degree or related field, with a reel demonstrating versatility.
• Minimum 3 years of reporting experience (MVR check required).